Television's Biggest OMG! Moments

August 30, 2013 12:59 PM

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For a while in the early 90s, America was obsessed with who killed Laura Palmer. Late into 'Twin Peak's' second season, it is revealed that Laura was killed by her own father while he was possessed by an evil entity known as BOB. less

For a while in the early 90s, America was obsessed with who killed Laura Palmer. Late into 'Twin Peak's' second season, it is revealed that Laura was killed by her own father while he was possessed by an evil ... more

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'Downton Abbey' fans were outraged and left broken-hearted when Sybil, the youngest Crawley daughter, died from eclampsia shortly after giving birth to her daughter.

'Downton Abbey' fans were outraged and left broken-hearted when Sybil, the youngest Crawley daughter, died from eclampsia shortly after giving birth to her daughter.

The 'Downton' outrage did not diminish when several episodes later Matthew Crawley unexpectedly died in an car crash moments after meeting his new baby.

The 'Downton' outrage did not diminish when several episodes later Matthew Crawley unexpectedly died in an car crash moments after meeting his new baby.

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In a happier surprise, Jim and Pam of 'The Office' revealed they were secretly married on a tour boat in Niagara Falls after (correctly) anticipating that their co-workers would disrupt their church ceremony.

In a happier surprise, Jim and Pam of 'The Office' revealed they were secretly married on a tour boat in Niagara Falls after (correctly) anticipating that their co-workers would disrupt their church ceremony.

'Dexter's' most shocking moment came at the end of the 4th season, when Dexter discovers that his wife Rita was the Trinity Killer's final victim.

'Dexter's' most shocking moment came at the end of the 4th season, when Dexter discovers that his wife Rita was the Trinity Killer's final victim.

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You thought Ned Starks was the hero of 'Game of Thrones?' Think again. Ned gets his head cut off before the first season ends, stunning viewers who hadn't read the books.

You thought Ned Starks was the hero of 'Game of Thrones?' Think again. Ned gets his head cut off before the first season ends, stunning viewers who hadn't read the books.

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Ned's death should have served as a lesson to viewers: no one was safe. Not Ned's heir, Robb Stark, nor Robb's wife, nor their unborn child, nor Mrs. Ned Stark. The entire lot of them are slaughtered in the infamous 'Red Wedding' episode. Anticipating how shocking the moment would be, a number of readers videotaped their non-reader friends' reactions to the horrifying deaths, and posted them to YouTube. less

Ned's death should have served as a lesson to viewers: no one was safe. Not Ned's heir, Robb Stark, nor Robb's wife, nor their unborn child, nor Mrs. Ned Stark. The entire lot of them are slaughtered in the ... more

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On 'E.R.,' Carter and Lucy are brutally stabbed by a mentally unstable patient. Lucy dies from her wounds, but Carter survives.

On 'E.R.,' Carter and Lucy are brutally stabbed by a mentally unstable patient. Lucy dies from her wounds, but Carter survives.

In 1980, the nation was consumed by the biggest television cliffhanger of all time: 'who shot J.R.' 'Dallas'' resident villain, J.R., was shot in the March 21st episode, and his shooter was not revealed until the November 21st episode. less

In 1980, the nation was consumed by the biggest television cliffhanger of all time: 'who shot J.R.' 'Dallas'' resident villain, J.R., was shot in the March 21st episode, and his shooter was not revealed until ... more

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But J.R.'s shooting wasn't the only shocking moment of the series. The entire 9th season, and Bobby's death, were revealed to be only but a dream when Pam wakes up and finds Bobby showering.

But J.R.'s shooting wasn't the only shocking moment of the series. The entire 9th season, and Bobby's death, were revealed to be only but a dream when Pam wakes up and finds Bobby showering.

After 6 seasons and 13 Emmy awards, the medical drama 'St. Elsewhere' ended on a baffling note, suggesting that everything that had previously happened took place in the vivid imagination (and snowglobe) of an Autistic child. less

After 6 seasons and 13 Emmy awards, the medical drama 'St. Elsewhere' ended on a baffling note, suggesting that everything that had previously happened took place in the vivid imagination (and snowglobe) of an ... more

In the 5th season finale of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' our heroine sacrifices herself to save her sister and the world from the Hell goddess, Glory.

In the 5th season finale of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' our heroine sacrifices herself to save her sister and the world from the Hell goddess, Glory.

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However, a much more stark and heart-breaking moment was when Buffy's mother, Joyce, unexpectedly died of a brain aneurysm. The episode was stripped of music and filled with disorienting effects to convey the sense of shock and grief over the loss of a family member. less

However, a much more stark and heart-breaking moment was when Buffy's mother, Joyce, unexpectedly died of a brain aneurysm. The episode was stripped of music and filled with disorienting effects to convey the ... more

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The otherwise campy first season of 'American Horror Story' had its share of surprises, but none bigger than the fact that Violet did not actually survive her suicide attempt, and had been a ghost for several episodes. less

The otherwise campy first season of 'American Horror Story' had its share of surprises, but none bigger than the fact that Violet did not actually survive her suicide attempt, and had been a ghost for several ... more

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Gossip Girl was revealed to have been Dan the entire time in the teen drama's series finale.

Gossip Girl was revealed to have been Dan the entire time in the teen drama's series finale.

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Sci-fi thriller 'Fringe's' biggest surprise came at the end of the first season, when FBI agent Olivia Dunham inadvertently traveled to another universe, one in which the World Trade Center was still standing.

Sci-fi thriller 'Fringe's' biggest surprise came at the end of the first season, when FBI agent Olivia Dunham inadvertently traveled to another universe, one in which the World Trade Center was still standing.

'The Sopranos' series finale remains one of the most controversial episodes of television of all time. Tony and his family sit down to a meal at a diner, and the screen goes black just as something ... or maybe nothing ... happens. People continue to debate what exactly happened, and if Tony Soprano was murdered. less

'The Sopranos' series finale remains one of the most controversial episodes of television of all time. Tony and his family sit down to a meal at a diner, and the screen goes black just as something ... or maybe ... more

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The CIA drama 'Homeland' is full of OMG moments, but none quite as shocking as the explosion at Vice President Walden's funeral at the end of the second season.

The CIA drama 'Homeland' is full of OMG moments, but none quite as shocking as the explosion at Vice President Walden's funeral at the end of the second season.

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Classic sitcom 'M.A.S.H.' had its own surprising moment when Col. Blake's plane was shot down at the end of the 4th season.

Classic sitcom 'M.A.S.H.' had its own surprising moment when Col. Blake's plane was shot down at the end of the 4th season.

'Lost' was full of surprises, but perhaps none as big as when it revealed in the first of many flash forwards that a few of the characters somehow managed to escape from the mysterious island.

'Lost' was full of surprises, but perhaps none as big as when it revealed in the first of many flash forwards that a few of the characters somehow managed to escape from the mysterious island.

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It was bad enough that she had to give birth without the benefit of an epidural in a zombie-filled prison. But then Lori's labor went poorly and she had to have an emergency c-section which she knew would kill her, leaving her dependent on her young son Carl to kill her before she turned into a walker in one of the most unforgettable episodes of 'The Walking Dead.' less

It was bad enough that she had to give birth without the benefit of an epidural in a zombie-filled prison. But then Lori's labor went poorly and she had to have an emergency c-section which she knew would kill ... more

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Based in the relatively not-so-distant past, the historical background of 'Mad Men' is anything but surprising. However, when Lane killed himself after an embezzlement scandal in the 5th season, everyone was surprised and saddened. less

Based in the relatively not-so-distant past, the historical background of 'Mad Men' is anything but surprising. However, when Lane killed himself after an embezzlement scandal in the 5th season, everyone was ... more

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Bob Newhart threw us all for a loop in perhaps the most surprising and brilliant series finale ever. His sitcom 'Newhart,' about an innkeeper in Vermont, came to a hilarious and perfect end when he awoke next to Suzanne Pleshette, his wife from his previous sitcom, 'The Bob Newhart Show,' revealing that the entire 'Newhart' series was just a dream. less

Bob Newhart threw us all for a loop in perhaps the most surprising and brilliant series finale ever. His sitcom 'Newhart,' about an innkeeper in Vermont, came to a hilarious and perfect end when he awoke next ... more

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'Sons of Anarchy' never shies away from a surprising moment, including Opie's brutal prison beating death...

'Sons of Anarchy' never shies away from a surprising moment, including Opie's brutal prison beating death...

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And Otto biting his own tongue out, rather than discuss the murder of a nurse.

And Otto biting his own tongue out, rather than discuss the murder of a nurse.

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However, the series that wins the award for the sheer number of shocking moments has to AMC's 'Breaking Bad.' Plane crashes, executions, poisonings, explosions, table-side guacamole, 'Breaking Bad' keeps viewers on their toes. In this scene, the formerly mild-mannered high school chemistry teacher turned meth cook, Walter White, watches as his sidekick's girlfriend overdoses -- and he chooses to do nothing to save her. less

However, the series that wins the award for the sheer number of shocking moments has to AMC's 'Breaking Bad.' Plane crashes, executions, poisonings, explosions, table-side guacamole, 'Breaking Bad' keeps ... more

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'Breaking Bad's' Walt also does nothing as one of his minions kills an innocent child who stumbles upon them after a train robbery in the 5th season.

'Breaking Bad's' Walt also does nothing as one of his minions kills an innocent child who stumbles upon them after a train robbery in the 5th season.

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Walter also plots the demise of his boss/greatest threat, Gus, in a nursing home explosion, leaving Gus with nothing more than half a face.

Walter also plots the demise of his boss/greatest threat, Gus, in a nursing home explosion, leaving Gus with nothing more than half a face.

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With the walls closing in on him, Walter finally confesses to his crimes -- by implicating his law-abiding DEA agent brother-in-law as the mastermind behind his entire drug career in one of the more surprising recent moments in the series. less

With the walls closing in on him, Walter finally confesses to his crimes -- by implicating his law-abiding DEA agent brother-in-law as the mastermind behind his entire drug career in one of the more surprising ... more

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